Neck ultrasound: The investigators will scan patients' necks with an ultrasound and look for anatomical landmarks to identify the phrenic nerve
Study summary
This will be a prospective observational study where the investigator will scan patients' necks with an ultrasound and look for anatomical landmarks that may help identify the phrenic nerve.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Admitted to ICU
Exclusion Criteria
* Patients with a cervical spine collar
* Patients who refuse to participate in the study
Primary outcome measure(s)
To evaluate the number of participants where the investigators will successfully identify the phrenic nerve using only ultrasound and anatomical landmarks — 25-30 minutes
To measure both phrenic nerves depth with an ultrasound in a heterogeneous population in the ICU — 25-30 minutes
To measure the distance, in milimeters, between each phrenic nerve and other homolateral cervical structures such as the carotid artery and the jugular vein — 25-30 minutes
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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